JENNIFER ADDISON
Oakland,CA
Summary
Dynamic retired educator with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Small Business Owner
Gins Baked Goods
08.2016 - Current
- Implemented financial management practices to monitor cash flow and reduce operational costs.
- Enhanced company reputation by consistently delivering exceptional service quality to customers.
- Coordinated supply chain logistics to ensure timely delivery of ingredients and products.
- Managed inventory levels to minimize waste and optimize product availability.
- Established a loyal customer base by providing personalized attention, addressing concerns promptly, and exceeding expectations.
- Developed effective marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
Retired Educator
NEA Community Learning Center
12.2016 - 01.2021
- Designed and implemented engaging presentations tailored to diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Developed assessment strategies to evaluate student progress and inform instructional practices.
- Fostered a collaborative teaching environment, encouraging teamwork and shared resources among educators.
- Managed classroom dynamics effectively, promoting positive behavior and a supportive atmosphere.
Administrative Support Specialist
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy
07.2012 - 05.2015
- Collaborate with building Principal, Teacher Partners, and the Instructional Leadership Team to plan and facilitate school wide professional development that is evidence based and targeted towards improving student outcomes.
- Train staff, students and parents in Restorative Practices to encourage community members to take responsibility for their actions and problem solve collectively.
- Create clear and consistent processes and systems to help support progress towards achieving school, department, and student goals
- Improve parent and community engagement by creating partnerships with parents, families, and community stakeholders
Education
Master's Degree - Education
University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, Colorado, CO05-2006
Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO05-1999
Skills
- Planning and execution
- Small business operations
- Vendor relations
- Community Engagement Strategies
- Assessment Design
- Classroom Management
- Professional Development
- Instructional Leadership
Certification
- Administrative Leadership and Policy Studies/State of Colorado Administrative License, Aurora Public Schools Leadership Academy, University of Denver, Denver, Colorado, June 2012
- State of Colorado Professional Teaching License, K-6, Initial Professional Teacher Education Program, University of Colorado, Denver, Colorado, January 2002
Languages
Spanish
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Retired Educator
NEA Community Learning Center
12.2016 - 01.2021
Small Business Owner
Gins Baked Goods
08.2016 - Current
Administrative Support Specialist
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy
07.2012 - 05.2015
Master's Degree - Education
University of Colorado Denver
Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education
Colorado State University